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Stabenow Presents Bronze Star to WWII Hero Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson at Detroit NAACP Dinner
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow awarded the Bronze Star Medal to Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson for his heroic service and meritorious achievements as a Tuskegee Airman and POW during World War II. The ceremony took place at the 61st Annual Detroit NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner. "Alexander Jefferson's story is so inspiring and needs to be told," said Stabenow. "As one of the largest gatherings of its kind in the world, presenting this prestigious medal at the Freedom Fund Dinner is a fitting tribute to … Continue Reading
04.28.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters: Bipartisan Flint Agreement Passes Senate Committee
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed their bipartisan agreement to help families in Flint and other communities across the country. Their agreement was part of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which passed committee 19-1 and is ready for a vote before the full Senate. "Today, thanks to support from Republicans and Democrats, we are another step closer to passing urgently-neede… Continue Reading
04.26.16
Stabenow Applauds Expansion of Healthy Food Program in Flint
United States Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today released the following statement applauding the Fair Food Network's plans to expand its Double Up Food Bucks program in Flint. This program will give Flint families the ability to double the value of their food assistance for the purchase of healthy fruits and vegetables at local farmers markets and some grocery stores. The Double Up Food Bucks program also served a m… Continue Reading
04.26.16
Senator Stabenow: Help for Flint Included in Water Resources Bill
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) issued the following statement regarding the inclusion of her bipartisan Flint agreement, co-authored by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), in the Water Resources Development Act. The U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee is expected to consider this legislation this week. "I am pleased we have successfully found a new path forward to get urgently-needed help for families in Flint and other communities across the country with serious lead and water issu… Continue Reading
04.22.16
Stabenow, Peters Urge Swift Completion of Plan to Reduce Sulfur Dioxide Air Pollution
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters sent a letter urging the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) to reduce sulfur dioxide levels and other air pollution in Wayne County to protect the health and well-being of Michigan residents if the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) fails to submit a final State Implementation Plan (SIP) within 60 days. In July 2013, part of Wayne County was found to have sulfur dioxide levels above t… Continue Reading
04.22.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for Marion Community Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $108,000 for Marion Community Fire Department in Marion to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Marion put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need to help them do their jobs more safely and ef… Continue Reading
04.22.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Support for the City of Allen Park Fire Department
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced $59,091 for the City of Allen Park Community Fire Department in Allen Park to help purchase equipment. This grant comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program. "Our firefighters in Allen Park put their lives on the line to protect our families and homes," said Senator Stabenow. "Thanks to these new resources, these brave men and women will have the equipment they need to help them do their … Continue Reading
04.21.16
Sen. Stabenow Statement on Drs. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Marc Edwards Being Named on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People List
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement after Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Marc Edwards were both named on TIME's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. "When there is a crisis in our community, we hope there are individuals courageous enough to step up on behalf of families whose voices are not being heard. In Flint, those heroes were Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Dr. Marc Edwards. Both responded to a serious problem and applied their knowledge and expertise t… Continue Reading
04.20.16
Peters-Alexander-Stabenow Vehicle Innovation Act Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate today approved the bipartisan Vehicle Innovation Act, authored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). The bill was included as a provision in a broader bipartisan energy bill, which passed the Senate. The Vehicle Innovation Act (VIA) promotes investments in research and development of clean vehicle and advanced safety technologies that will create more fuel-efficient vehicles, reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil and suppo… Continue Reading
04.20.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters and Congressman Kildee Announce Major Victory to Continue Blight Removal Efforts in Michigan
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI), announced that Michigan will receive a $188.1 million award from the Hardest Hit Fund through the U.S. Department of Treasury. With today's announcement, Michigan has received a total of $262.59 million this year to continue the revitalization of neighborhoods. Earlier this year, Michigan received $74.49 million from the Hardest Hit Fund. The Hardest Hit Fund gives resources to states for bli… Continue Reading
04.19.16
Senator Stabenow Meets with Supreme Court Nominee Chief Judge Merrick Garland
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow met with President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court, Chief Judge Merrick Garland. Following the meeting, Stabenow called Judge Garland an eminently qualified Supreme Court nominee and urged Senate Republicans to do their job by holding a public hearing and a vote on his nomination. "Today I had the privilege of meeting personally with Chief Judge Merrick Garland, President Obama's nominee for the Supreme Court. We had a very productive conversation about his ju… Continue Reading
04.14.16
Senate Democratic Leaders Urge Colleagues to Sign New Letter Calling on Sens. McConnell and Grassley to Hold Garland Hearings
Senate Democratic Leaders, led by Senators Harry Reid, Dick Durbin, Charles E. Schumer, Patty Murray, Debbie Stabenow and Bob Casey urged the entire United States Senate to sign a new letter, organized by the Democratic Leadership and Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Patrick Leahy, urging Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Judiciary Committee Chair Charles Grassley to give President Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Merrick Garland, a fair confirmation process. By opening up the let… Continue Reading
04.14.16
Stabenow Calls for Passage of Equal Pay Act
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow was joined at a press conference by U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Al Franken (D-Minn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) along with representatives of the National Partnership for Women & Families, American Association of University Women (AAUW), Nation… Continue Reading
04.11.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on Passing of Rev. Nicholas Hood Sr.
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement following the passing of Rev. Nicholas Hood Sr.: "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Rev. Nick Hood, a champion of the Civil Rights Movement, devoted minister, and dedicated Detroit public servant. A founding member of the Southern Christian Leadership Council, he committed his life to breaking down the barriers of prejudice to achieve social justice. My thoughts and prayers go out to Rev. Hood's entire family and to everyone whose… Continue Reading
04.08.16
With the End of the School Year Approaching, Stabenow Announces Nearly $7 Million in Funding To Help More Than 83,000 Michigan Children Receive Healthy Meals During Summer Months
Today, United States Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined local partners and school children participating in the Flint Police Activities League to announce $6.9 million in federal funding to help 83, 701 Michigan children receive healthy meals this summer. Thanks to this funding, nearly 16,000 Flint school children and 43,000 Detroit school children will now be eligible for expanded access to healthy meals during th… Continue Reading
03.31.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Announce Direct Flight from Lansing to Washington D.C. Will Resume
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters today announced that direct service from Michigan's capital to the nation's capital will resume, benefiting local businesses and supporting economic growth in Mid-Michigan. The U.S. Department of Transportation has granted American Airlines a slot exemption to provide direct service after Sun Country Airlines stopped service last October. American Airlines could resume nonstop service as soon as June 29, 2016. "Securing a direct flight in 2011 was o… Continue Reading
03.28.16
Stabenow Applauds New USDA Initiative to Improve Water Quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, applauded the United States Department of Agriculture's announcement of a new initiative to improve water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin. The Initiative - led by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service - will complement ongoing conservation efforts in the region and invest more than $40 million in the watershed over the next three years. That funding is in addition to t… Continue Reading
03.22.16
Senator Stabenow Statement Following Attacks in Brussels
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow issued the following statement regarding the attacks in Brussels: "America stands with the people of Belgium following this morning's horrific terror attacks in Brussels. The United States and our allies will not stop until those responsible are brought to justice."… Continue Reading
03.16.16
Senator Stabenow Statement on Announcement of Supreme Court Nominee
U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) made the following statement regarding the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to be the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court: "One of the most important Constitutional duties as a United States Senator is to confirm Justices of the Supreme Court. It is essential that the next Justice be highly-qualified as well as fair and impartial. In the coming weeks, I will carefully review Judge Merrick Garl… Continue Reading
03.11.16
Senators Stabenow, Peters Applaud Over $3 Million Award to Michigan Community Health Centers for Substance Abuse Treatment
U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI) today applauded an over $3 million award to 10 Michigan Community Health Centers. The funding, which will be used to improve and expand access to substance abuse services, comes through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and was made available by the Affordable Care Act. "Families who have a loved one dealing with substance abuse know all too well how this addiction can shatter lives, and the intolerable lack of tr… Continue Reading
